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Chapter 3 of Title 26 of the American Samoa Administrative Code "Environmental Safety and Land Management" - Zoning.

Country/Territory
American Samoa (USA)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1975 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Land-use planning Institution Basin/catchment/watershed Water conservation zone Sustainable use Inland waters
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

These Rules are made under 26.0303 A.S.C. which provides for proper development planning so as to safeguard public health, the environment and economic growth and well-being in American Samoa and establishes a Zoning Board. In order to carry out the purposes and provisions of this Chapter, areas within the territory of Samoa are divided into ten zones, amongst others, an Agricultural Zone, a Watershed Conservation Zone and a Recreation Conservation Zone. For each zone permitted activities are specified. These Rules provide for procedural requirements (including public participation) relating to zoning and regulation of activities in zones by the Board.

Full text
English
Website
www.asbar.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Safety and Land Management - Zoning (Chapter 03 of Title 26).

Legislation | American Samoa (USA) | 1965 (1980)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Institution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Water conservation zone, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX